We inspire people and accelerate ideas by igniting the entrepreneurial spirit globally.
Our alumni have raised over
$350 Million in early stage funding
97% of the Spring 2019 class would
recommend attending Draper University
Hero Training program, is the top Pre-accelerator & Incubator In Silicon Valley
Think Big. Drive Progress. Go Full Speed Ahead.
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Program 01
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
August 23 - September 6, 2021
Deadline: August 16th
Be a Startup Hero in 30 hours. 15 days live online program; 2 hours daily, first hand connections, networking with over 50 Silicon Valley experts and mentors, and entrepreneurs from 30+ countries.
Program 02
Hero Training
July 6 - August 10, 2021
Join 1000+ alumni who have launched their own startups, raised $240+M in venture funding and who work with leading technology companies to foster innovation. Live and learn in Silicon Valley during the 5 week fully immersive program and go from human to hero.
MBA: Entrepreneurship in association with Richmond, The American International University in London
Available from September 2021
Gain a truly innovative MBA by studying two semesters at Richmond in London, the world’s top student city, then undertaking our five-week Hero Training program at Draper University in summer 2022
Program 03
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Entrepreneurship Immersion Program
Feel at home among a community of innovative entrepreneurs and startup professionals. Our space is designed for entrepreneurs to live, work, and play for as long as you want, whenever you want.
Program 04
Government Collaborations
We partner with international governments to inspire innovation and growth across the globe. Draper University alumni come from 89 countries around the world.
Learn from Silicon Valley Icons
You’ll gain access to some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startup experts in Silicon Valley. Some of our past speakers include Elon Musk (Tesla), Dave McClure (500 Startups), and Aaron Levie (Box), among others.
Bill Draper
Venture Capitalist
Elon Musk
Co-Founder & CEO, Tesla
Heidi Roizen
Operating Partner, DFJ
Amanda Bradford
Founder, The League
Steve Jurvetson
Partner, DFJ
Aaron Levie
Founder & CEO, Box
Michelle Phan
Founder, Ipsy & YouTube star
Jeff Hoffman
CEO, Priceline
John Zimmer
Co-Founder & President, Lyft
Partners
Draper University works with companies, accelerators, investors, governments, non-profits and other organizations to raise and support more heroes globally.
Diversity
Our entrepreneurs come from a variety of diverse backgrounds and represent various countries including Chile, Estonia, Nepal, South Africa, South Korea, Malawi, Senegal and Iraq.
Attitude
We select on the basis of entrepreneurial spirit, passion, creativity, desire to change the world, and grit. We're investing in YOU so feel free to apply before you have a team or startup idea.
Relationships
You'll live with your classmates in the heart of Silicon Valley and discuss tech trends and startup ideas. Once you join the Draper family, you're part of a close-knit community for life.
Opportunity
You'll gain access to top-tier investors on Demo Day and join other alumni who have received funding from the likes of Marc Andreessen and Marc Benioff.